Training for Sustainable Workforce Development: A Systematic Literature Review in Organizational Context

Md. Imtiaz Uddin Chowdhury

doi:10.64118/jthrm.v2i1.146

Authors

Md. Imtiaz Uddin Chowdhury Biswas Builders Limited Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64118/jthrm.v2i1.146

Keywords:

Human Capital, Sustainable Workforce, Training, Organizational Performance

Abstract

The paper “Training for Sustainable Workforce Development: A Systematic Literature Review in Organizational Context” aims to enhance the performance of an organization by reducing the disengagement of employees in departmental works. Training and development are integral to the creation and maintenance of a sustainable workforce. In today’s dynamic organizational environments, sustainability is not limited to environmental concerns; it also encompasses the long-term viability of human capital. This article explores the importance of training in promoting sustainable workforce development. It discuss on the materialistic application of different scholars’ theories of concern issues for sustainable workforce development. There have tried to make coherent the theories for SWD in organizational contexts. The paper concludes by offering strategic recommendations for integrating sustainability-oriented training programs in modern organizations. Consequently this environment uplifted management/employees skills that accelerating the organizational performance as well as establish a brand.

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